Who is this website for??
This is a work in progress about what the Bible is really all about. The only way to live in a world as we do is to know the Bible. To know what God somewhat expects of you and to know somewhat of what you can expect from Him. Written for hard working people who would like to cut through the red tape of church memberships and committee meetings and just bite into the meaning of the Bible. Each individual needs instruction. No one can learn the Bible from just reading it itself, and in this era very few churches will teach you the Bible, especially in Sunday services. Hard working people might be able to make time once a week or so to go to a Sunday service and then be very let down. That causes more frustration. We do encourage people to go to a good Christian church of course; but to find one in this day and age could take more time than you have. They are few and far between. You need to look for a Philadelphia period type church, which is an older style "straight to the Bible" and nothing else type church in the Laodecian period, Which is what period we are in now in this 21st century, a day when most churches are in to membership drives, buildings and money. These "Philadelphia" type churches which are humble, straight scripture churches can now be impossible in some areas to find. The most important thing is to know the Bible, and learning it is not that hard nor time consuming. That is why this ministry is doing what we're doing, Guiding the hard-working person with no extra time on their hands to a satisfying life through this and other web pages. In some cases this web is written for hard working men and women who have to recover in an easy chair or their beds as soon as they get home from work, then race to prepare themselves for work the next day. Written for people who have kids or a spouse or boss who gives them so much grief you know that they couldn't believe in the Lord, but you do and you don't know how long you can take it. Written for people who hate people who tell them "You should go to church" or "You should read the Bible" If they only knew what you were going through. If they only knew what they were saying. If they actually followed their own advice and were in your situation they would be so ashamed of their words.
Churches in these times are getting away with a lot. Creating social clubs or in some cases businesses out of their churches. Preaching things that are not biblical. Because they are spokesmen, priests and ministers have the power of preaching or dictating things that are and are not Biblical.
The churches outlined in the Book of Acts are what Jesus ordered and are straight scripture churches. Large numbers of people hearing them, then in turn following them. The Gospels and letters were then written and the new Christian priests read directly from the scrolls and preached the teachings of Jesus.
Because priests and pastors are spokesmen, some think they are the authority. They are supposed to be loving teachers with an immense knowledge of the scriptures. Willing to share their knowledge of the Bible in the presence of God to all who want to learn. Some who interject their beliefs outside of the scriptures and into their sermons or teachings are misinforming students. It is in the best interest for all people everywhere to read the text of the Bible and follow only the ways of the Bible. This will clear up so much of the confusion that you have regarding the church. If your church is pure scripture, by all means stick with it. If not, get away from it. And always.....always broadcast the truth.
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